It is with great sadness that I must announce the passing of Paramedic Bob Hurly in the early morning hours of December 3rd, 2008.

Bob was a dedicated and long serving member of the Ambulance Service as well as a compassionate Union officer, most recently serving as the Union’s Provincial Harassment Officer.

B.C. teachers thank paramedics for volunteering their time as CPR Instructors

“Our department found the workshop to be very useful and productive. The paramedic-instructors did an excellent job presenting the material. The program is well organized and teacher/student friendly. This is a valuable course and I feel that it will have a lasting impact on our students. Thank you BCAS and APBC for bringing this CPR training to our schools.”   -- Teacher, School District No. 34  

At the end of June, Fred Platteel retired as the British Columbia Ambulance Service's chief executive officer. But that doesn't mean he won't still be drawing a paycheque from the provincial government. Back in October, Mr.

The BC Ambulance Service is implementing recommendations captured in the Emergency and Health Services Commissions endorsed "Cameron Report".

APBC Response to the implementation of the Cameron Report